Posted February 15, 2021
3 Minute Read: While the emergence of a baby bump is the subject of many selfies and social media posts, the stubborn tummy pooch that often remains long after the baby’s debut gets a lot less love. To regain the sexy, toned abdomen of their pre-pregnancy days, many women try an assortment of strategies, including […]
Read MorePosted February 02, 2021
3 Minute Read: One of the fears patients have with tummy tuck surgery is the need for drains. This fear is understandable since drains are uncomfortable and often need to be in for days or even weeks. Traditional body contouring methods use drains to remove excess fluid that builds up between the layer of repaired […]
Read MorePosted September 01, 2020
By Sherri Roberts sherri@acps.com Top Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella implements a multitiered strategy to achieving the best scar appearance possible from his TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® surgery and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. It starts in the operating room with the incision and wound healing techniques he uses followed by postoperative products and possibly […]
Read MorePosted August 02, 2020
The best results with the True Form Tummy Tuck® (abdominoplasty surgery) are achieved with individuals who are at a good weight for their height. However, Dr. Patronella occasionally performs the procedure for patients who, though not at their ideal weight, have decided the benefits of having the procedure surpass any potential downsides. One of the […]
Read MorePosted July 23, 2020
By Sherri Roberts “Just wanted to drop a quick “thank you” to Dr. P for making this twin Mom fit right in on South Beach. Thank you, Dr. P!!! Your passion, artistry, and expertise make all the difference! -Kelly We love receiving photos and notes from our patients which radiate their confidence and joy. Many […]
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By Dr. Chris Patronella About 15 to 20 years ago, a trend began for disproportionately large buttocks. In the video, you can see a photo featured in the New York Post of a woman who experienced regret after having the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) done. I want to compare that to what I consider to […]
Learn MorePlastic Surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella One reason why I don’t favor mini tummy tuck surgery in most of the women I see who desire improvement of the abdomen after childbirth is this the lower abdomen can be flattened, but it would disproportionally affect the unpaired upper abdomen by leaving a bulge in the upper abdomen, […]
Learn MoreBy Dr. Chris Patronella Women make a tremendous sacrifice when they have children—a sacrifice that involves their body and their time. And oftentimes, after having children, the body isn’t the way it used to be. It can be very disheartening for a women to know what they had before and to see what they see […]
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